, TRAINING Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during operation or while performing an ad - 1 . Read the operating and service instruction justment or repair to protect eyes from manual carefully . Be thoroughly familiar foreign objects that may be thrown from the with the controls and the proper use of the snow thrower . equipment . Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly . OPERATION 2 . Never allow children to operate the equip - 1 . Do notoperate this machine if you are tak - ment . Never allow adults to operate the ing drugs or other medication which can equipment without proper instruction . cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine . 3 . Keep the area of operation clear of all per - 2 . Do not use this machine if you are mentally sons , particularly small children and pets . or physically unable to operate this ma - 4 . Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling chine safely . especially when operating in reverse . 3 . Do not put hands or feet near or under ro - PREPARATION tating pads . Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times . 1 . Thoroughly inspect the area where the 4 . Exercise extreme caution when operating equipment is to be used and remove all on or crossing gravel drives , walks or doormats , sleds , boards , wires , and other roads . Stay alert for hidden hazards or foreign objects . traffic . 2 . Disengage all clutches before starting the 5 . After striking a foreign object , stop the en - engine ( motor ) . gine ( motor ) , remove the wire from the 3 . Do not operate the equipment without spark plug , thoroughly inspect snow weadng adequate winter outer garments . thrower for any damage , and repair the Wear foetwear that will improve footing on damage before restarting and operating slippery surfaces . the snow thrower . 4 . Handle fuel with care ; it is highly flam - 6 . If the unit should start to vibrate abnormal - mable . ly , stop the engine ( motor ) and check im - a . Use an approved fuel container . mediately for the cause . Vibration is b . Never remove fuel tank cap or add fuel generally a warning of trouble . to a running engine ( motor ) or hot en - 7 . Stop the engine ( motor ) whenever you gine ( motor ) . leave the operating position , before un - c . Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme clogging the auger / impeller housing or dis - care . Never fill fuel tank indoors . charge chute and when making any d . repairs , adjustments , or inspections . Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up 8 . When cleaning , repairing , or inspecting , spilled fuel . make certain the auger / impeller and all e . Never store fuel or snow thrower with moving parts have stopped and all controls fuel in the tank inside of a building are disengaged . Disconnect the spark plug where fumes may reach an open flame wire and keep the wire away from the spark or spark . plug to prevent accidental starting . Check fuel supply before each use , al - 9 . Take all possible precautions when leaving lowing space for expansion as the heat the snow thrower unattended . Disengage of the engine ( motor ) and / or sun can the auger / impeller , stop engine ( motor ) , cause fuel to expand . and remove key . . For all units with electric starting motors 10 . Do not run the engine ( motor ) indoors , ex - use electric starting extension cords certi - cept when starting the engine ( motor ) and fied CSAiUL . Use only with a receptacle for transporting the snow thrower in or out that has been installed in accordance with of the building . Open the outside doors ; ex - local inspection authodties . haust fumes are dangerous ( containing 6 . Adjust the snow thrower height to clear CARBON MONOXIDE , an ODORLESS gravel or crushed rook surface . and DEADLY GAS ) . 7 . Never attempt to make any adjustments 11 . Do not clear snow across the face of while the engine ( motor ) is running ( except slopes . Exercise extreme caution when when specifically recommended by manu - changing direction on slopes . Do not at - facturer ) . tempt to clear steep slopes . . 12 . Never operate the snow thrower without Let engine ( motor ) and snow thrower ad - proper guards , plates or other safety pro - just to outdoor temperatures before starting to clear snow . tective devices in place . 3 F - O01087J Page: 4

13 . Neveroperate the snow thrower near en - MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE closures , automobiles , window wells , 1 . Check shear bolts and other bolts at fre - drop - - offs , and the like without proper ad - quent intervals for proper tightness to be justment of the snow discharge angle . sure the equipment is in safe working Keep children and pets away . condition . 14 . 2 . Never store the snow thrower with fuel in Do not overload the machine capacity by attempting to clear snow at too fast a rate . the tank inside a building where ignition sources are present such as hot water and 15 . Never operate the machine at high trans - space heaters , clothes dryers , and the like . port speeds on slippery surfaces . Look be - Allow the engine ( motor ) to cool before hind and use care when backing up . storing in any enclosure . 16 . Never direct discharge at bystanders or 3 . Always refer to operator's guide instruc - allow anyone in front of the unit . tions for important details if the snow thrower is to be stored for an extended 17 . Disengage power to the collectodimpeller period . when snow thrower is transported or not in 4 . Maintain or replace safety and instruction use . labels , as necessary . 18 . Use only attachments and accessories ap - 5 . Run the snow thrower a few minutes after proved by the manufacturer of the snow throwing snow to prevent freeze - up of the thrower ( such as tire chains , electdc start auger / impeller . kits , ect . ) . 19 . Never operate the snow thrower without _ WARNING : This snow thrower sis for use on sidewalks , driveway good visibility or light . Always be sure of and other ground level surfaces . your footing and keep a firm hold on the Caution should be exercised while using on handles . Walk ; never run . steep sloping surfaces . DO NOT USE 20 . Do not over - reach . Keep proper footing SNOW THROWER ON SURFACES ABOVE and balance at all times . GROUND LEVEL such as roofs of resi - 21 . Do not attempt to use snow thrower on a dences , garages , porches or other such roof . structures or buildings . IMPORTANT : Many of the following symbols are located on your unit or on literature sup - plied with the product . Before you operate the unit , learn and understand the purpose for each symbol . Control And Operating Symbols Slow Fast Electric Start Engine Start Engine Run I H N Engine Off Engine Stop On Choke Off Choke On Neutral Â® Q Throttle Primer Button Ignition Key Ignition Off Ignition On F - 001087J 4 Page: 5

The operation of any snow thrower can the speed you desire by moving the result in foreign objects being thrown speed shifter lever left into the ap - propriate notches on the shift lever into the eyes , which can result in se - plate : vere eye damage . Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating Speeds 1,2 - Wet , Heavy the snow thrower . Speed 3 - Light We recommend standard safety Speed 4 - Very Light glasses or a wide vision safety mask for Speed 5,6 - Transport only over your glasses . 2 . Engage the traction drive lever ( left hand ) . As the snow thrower starts Manual before operating _ ARNING : Read Owner's to move , maintain a firm hold on the machine . Never direct dis - handles , and guide the snow throw - charge toward bystanders stop the er along the clearing path . Do not engine before unclogging discharge attempt to push the snow thrower . chute or auger housing and before 3 . To move the snow thrower back - leaving the machine . ward , move the speed shifter lever TO STOP YOUR right into first or second reverse and SNOW THROWER engage the traction drive lever ( left . hand ) . To stop throwing snow , release the aug _ r drive lever . See Figure 10 . IMPORTANT : Do not move the speed . shifter lever while the traction lever To stop the wheels , release the traction drive lever . is down . 3 . To stop the engine , push the TO THROW SNOW throttle control lever to off and pull out the ignition key . 1 . Push down the auger driver lever ( right hand ) . TO CONTROL SNOW DISCHARGE 2 . Release to stop throwing snow . 1 . Turn the chute control rod to set the direction of the snow throwing . TO USE WHEEL LOCKOUT PIN 2 . Loosen the wing knob on the chute . The left hand wheel is secured to deflector and move the deflector to the axle with a klick pin . This unit set the distance . Move the deflector was shipped with this klick pin in the ( Up ) for more distance , ( Down ) for locked position ( through wheel less distance . Then tighten the hole ) . See Figure 12 . wing knob ( See Figure 11 ) . Klick Pin Locked Position Figure 11 2 - Wheel Drive Figure 12 HOW TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD . For ease of maneuverability in light snow conditions , disconnect the 1 . To shift , release the traction drive klick pin from the wheel locked lever ( left hand ) and move the position and push into the single speed shifter lever to the speed you wheel drive position ( unlocked axle desire . Ground speed is deter - hole only ) . See Figure 13 . mined by snow conditions . Select 12 F - O01087J Page: 13

Klick Pin / Dipstick Unlocked Position , , i _ . NOTE : Oil level must be between full and Add mark Figure 13 Single Wheel Drive Figure 14 NOTE : Make sure that the klick pin is 4 . Tighten the fill cap / dipstick securely in the single wheel drive position of the each time you check the oil level . axle only and not through the locked NOTE : For extreme cold operating position . conditions of 0 Â° F and below , use a par - tial synthetic 0W30 motor oil for easier BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE starting . . Before you service or start the en - NOTE : S . A . E . 5W30 motor oil may be gine , familiarize yourself with the used to make starting easier in areas snow thrower . Be sure you under - where temperature is consistently 20 Â° F . stand the function and location of all or lower . control _ . FILL GAS : 2 . Check the tension of clutch cable NOTICE : ENGINES WHICH ARE before starting the engine . See To CERTIFIED TO COMPLY WITH CAL - Adjust The Control Cable para - IFORNIA AND US EPA EMISSION graph in the Service & Adjust - REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES : ments section of this manual . Are certified to operate on regular un - . Be sure that all fasteners are tight . leaded gasoline . Include the following 4 . Make sure the height adjust skids emission control system ( s ) : EM , TWC are properly adjusted . See To Ad - ( if so equipped ) . Include any user ad - just Skid Height paragraph in the justable features - therefore no other ad - Service & Adjustments section of justments are needed . this manual . 5 . Check tire pressure ( 14 - 17 dicates that alcohol blended _ ARNING : Experiences in - pounds ) . Do not exceed maximum fuels ( called gasohol or amount of pressure . those using ethanol or methanol ) can attract moisture which leads to CHECK THE OIL : separation and formation of acids during storage , Acidic gas can dam - NOTE : The engine was shipped from age the fuel system of an engine the factory filled with oil . Check the lev - while in storage . el of the oil . Add oil as needed . NOTE : To avoid engine problems , the 1 . Make sure the unit is level . fuel system must be emptied before NOTE : Do not check the level of the storage for 30 days or longer . Start the oil while the engine runs . engine and let it run until the fuel lines and carburetor are empty . Use the car - 2 . Remove the oil fill cap / dipstick . Check the oil . buretor bowl drain to empty residual gasoline from the float chamber . Use 3 . If necessary , add oil until the oil fresh fuel next season . See the Stor - reaches the FULL mark on the oil fill age section in this manual for additional cap / dipstick ( see Figure 14 ) . Do not add too much oil . information . 13 F - 001087J Page: 14

Never use engine or carburetorcleaner ing the engine , be certain that you have products in the fuel tank or permanent read the following information , damage may occur . equipped with a three - wire 1 . Fill the fuel tank only with a fresh , , _ WARNING : The starter nisd power cord and plug a is clean , unleaded regular , unleaded premium , or reformulated automo - designed to operate on 120 volt AC tive gasoline . DO NOT use leaded household current . It must be proper - gasoline . Make sure that the con - ly grounded at all times to avoid the tainer you pour the gasoline from is possibility of electrical shock which clean and free from rust or other for - may be injurious to operator . Follow eign particles . Never use gasoline all instructions carefully as set forth that may be stale from long periods in the " To Start Engine " section . De - of storage in the container . termine that your house wiring is a three - wire grounded system . Ask a mable . Always use caution licensed electrician if you are not , _ WARNING : Gasoline is flam - when handling or storing sure . If your house wire system is gasoline . not a three - wire system , do not use Do not fill fuel tank while snow this electric starter under any condi - thrower is running , when it is hot , or tions . If your system is grounded when snow thrower is in an en - and a three - hole receptacle is not closed area . available at the point your starter will Keep away from open flame or an normally be used , one should be electrical spark and do not smoke installed by a licensed electrician . while filling the fuel tank . when connecting 120 volt AC " Power Never fill the tank completely . Fill Cord " , always connect the cord to the tank to within 1 / 4 " - 1 / 2 " from the the Switch Box " on the engine first , top to provide space for expansion then plug the other end into the of fuel . three - hole grounded receptacle . Always fill fuel tank outdoors and When disconnecting " Power cord " , use a funnel or spout to prevent always unplug the end in the three - spilling . hole grounded receptacle first . Make sure to wipe up any spilled COLD START fuel before stating the engine . 1 . Be sure auger drive and traction Store gasoline in a clean , approved drive levers are in the disengaged container and keep the cap in place ( RELEASED ) position . on the container . 2 . Move throttle control to " FAST ' posi - tion . TO STOP ENGINE 3 . Remove the keys form the plastic To stop engine , move the throttle con - bag . Insert one key into ignition trol lever to " STOP " position and re - slot . Make sure it snaps into place . move key . Keep the key in a safe Do not turn key . Keep the second place . The engine will not start without key in a safe place . the key . 4 . Rotate choke knob clockwise to the choke ON position . TO START ENGINE 5 . Connect the power cord to the ( electric starter , if equipped ) switch box on the engine . Be sure that the engine has sufficient 6 . Plug other end of power cord into a oil . The snow thrower engine is three - hole , grounded 120 VOLT , AC equipped with a 120 volt A . C . electric receptacle . ( See WARNING in this starter and recoil starter . Before start - section ) . F - 001087J 14 Page: 15

. Push the primer button while cov - COLD START ering the vent hole as follows : Re - , Be sure auger drive and traction move finger from primer button drive levers are in the disengaged between primes . ( RELEASED ) position . * Do not prime if temperature above Move throttle control to " FAST ' posi - tion . 50 Â° F ( 10 Â° C ) . 3 . Remove the keys form the plastic Push two time if temperature is 50 Â° bag . Insert one key into ignition F ( 10 Â° C ) to 15 Â° F ( - 10 Â° C ) . slot . Make sure it snaps into place . Push four times if temperature is Do not turn key . Keep the second below 15 Â° F ( - 10 Â° C ) . key in a safe place . 8 . Push down on the starter button 4 . Rotate choke knob clockwise to the until the engine starts . Do not crank choke ON position . for more than 10 seconds at a time . 5 . Push the primer button while cov - This electric starter is thermally pro - ering the vent hole as follows : Re - tected . If overheated it will stop au - move finger from primer button tomatically and can be restarted between primes . only when it has cooled to a safe Do not prime if temperature above temperature ( a wait of about 5 to 10 50 Â° F ( 10 Â° C ) . minutes is required ) . Push two time if temperature is 50 Â° 9 . When t _ e engine starts , release the F ( 10 Â° C ) to 15 Â° F ( - 10 Â° C ) . starter button and move choke le - Push four times if temperature is ver to " 1 / 2 choke " position . When below 15 Â° F ( - 10 Â° C ) . engine runs smoothly , move choke 6 . Pull the starter handle rapidly . Do lever to " No Choke " Position . not allow the handle to snap back , 10 . Disconnect power cord from recep - but allow it to rewind slowly while tacle , first , and then from switch keeping a firm hold on the starter box . handle . , NOTE : Allow the engine to warm up for As the engine warms up , move several minutes before blowing snow in choke lever to " 1 / 2 choke " position . temperatures below 0 Â° K When engine runs smoothly , move choke lever to " No Choke " Posi - 11 . Run engine at full throttle " FAST ' tion . when throwing snow . NOTE : Allow the engine to warm up for several minutes before blowing snow in WARM START temperatures below 0 Â° F . If restarting a warm engine after a short 8 . Run engine at full throttle " FAST ' shutdown , leave choke at " OFF " and do when throwing snow . not push the primer button . If the en - WARM START gine fails to start , follow the Cold Start If restarting a warm engine after a short instructions . shutdown , leave choke at " OFF " and do not push the primer button . If the en - TO START ENGINE gine fails to start , follow the Cold Start instructions . ( recoil starter ) FROZEN STARTER Be sure that the engine has sufficient If the starter is frozen and will not turn oil . The snow thrower engine is equipped with a recoil starter . Before engine : starting the engine , be certain that you 1 . Pull as much rope out of the starter have read the following information . as possible . F - - 001087J 15 Page: 16

2 . Release the starter handle and let it Disconnect spark plug wire . snap back against the starter . Do not place your hands in the if the engine still fails to start , repeat the auger or discharge chute . Use a two previous steps until the engine pry bar . starts . Then continue with the direc - SNOW THROWING TIPS tions for cold start . 1 . For maximum snow thrower efficien - To help prevent possible freeze - up of recoil starter and engine controls , pro - cy in removing snow , adjust ground ceed as follows after each snow remov - speed , NEVER the throttle . Go slower in deep , freezing or wet al job . snow . If the wheels slips , reduce 1 . With the engine running , pull the forward speed . The engine is de - starter rope hard with a continuous signed to deliver maximum perfor - full arm stroke three or four times . mance at full throttle and should be Pulling of starter rope will produce a run at this power setting at all times . loud clattering sound . This is not 2 . Most efficient snow throwing is ac - harmful to the engine or starter . complished when the snow is re - 2 . With the engine not running , wipe all moved immediately after if falls . snow and moisture from the carbu - retor cover in area of control levers . 3 . For complete snow removal , slightly Also move throttle control , choke overlap each path previously taken . conftol , and starter handle several 4 . The snow should be discharged times . down wind whenever possible . 5 . For normal usage , set the skids so gine indoors or in enclosed , that the scraper bar is 1 / 8 " above A ARNING : Never run en - poorly ventilated areas . En - the skids . For extremely hard - packed snow surfaces , adjust the gine exhaust contains CARBON skids upward so that the scraper MONOXIDE , AN ODORLESS AND bar touches the ground . DEADLY GAS . Keep hands , feet , 6 . On gravel or crushed rock surfaces , hair and loose clothing away from set the skids at 1 - 1 / 4 " below the any moving parts on engine and scraper bar . See To Adjust Skid snow thrower . Height paragraph in the Service & The temperature of muffler and Adjustments section of this manu - nearby areas may exceed 150 Â° R al . Rocks and gravel must not be Avoid these areas . picked up and thrown by the ma - DO NOT allow children or young chine . teenagers to operate or be near 7 . After the snow throwing job has snow thrower while it is operating . been completed , allow the engine to idle for a few minutes , which will to remove any item that may A ARNING : Do not attempt melt snow and accumulated ice off become lodged in auger the engine . without taking the following precau - 8 . Clean the snow thrower thoroughly tions : after each use . â¢ Release auger drive lever . 9 . Remove ice and snow accumulation â¢ Move throttle lever to stop posi - and all debris from the entire snow tion . thrower , and flush with water ( if pos - sible ) to remove all salt or other â¢ Remove ( do not turn ) ignition chemicals . Wipe snow thrower dry . key . F - 001087J 16 Page: 17

CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES SERVICERECORDS Fillin dates asyou Before Every Every Every 5 10 25 Each Before SERVICE completeregular Eache service , Us Often Hours Hours Hours Season Storage DATES Check Engine Oil Level _ J Change Engine Oil " nghten All Screws and _ / _ j Nuts Check Spark Plug Lubricate All Pivot . j Points I Lubricate Disc Drive Plate Zerk ( See Maintenance ) Check Fuel t Drain Fuel Check Cable Adjustment ( See Cable Adjustment ) Adjust Drive Belt GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS â¢ If any parts are worn or damaged , replace immediately . The warranty on this snow thrower does not cover items that have been LUBRICATION CHART subjected to operator abuse or negli - gence . To receive full value from the warranty , the operator must maintain the snow thrower as instructed in this manual . Lubricate Some adjustments will need to be Disc Drive made periodically to properly maintain Plate Zerk your snow thrower . With a Hi Temp EP . All adjustments in the Service and Ad - Moly \ justments section of this manual Grease . should be checked at least once each season . AFTER EACH USE â¢ Check for any loose or damaged parts . â¢ _ ghten any loose fasteners , â¢ Check and maintain the auger . â¢ Check controls to make sure they Figure 15 are functioning properly . F - 001087J 17 Page: 18

TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL drive plate or friction wheel come in contact with grease or oil , damageto 1 . Position the snow thrower so that the friction wheel will result . the oil drain plug is at the lowest Shouldgrease or oil comein contact point on the engine . withthe disc drive plate or friction 2 . Remove the oil drain plug and the wheel , be sure to clean the plate and oil fill cap / dipstick . Drain the oil wheel thoroughly . into a suitable container . NOTE : For storage , the hex shaft and NOTE : The oil will drain more freely sprocketsshould be wiped with 5W30 when the engine is warm . motor oil to prevent rusting . 3 . After draining all the oil , reinstall the 2 . Auger Gear Box - The auger gear oil drain plug securely . boxis lubricated at the factory and 4 . Fill the engine crankcase with should not requireadditionallubrica - S . A . E . 5W30 motor oil , pouring tion . If for some reasonthe lubri - slowly . DO NOT OVERFILL . cant should leak out , have auger gear case checked by a competent SPARK PLUG repairman . Check the spark plug every twenty - ENGINE five ( 25 ) hours . Replace the spark plug if the electrodes are pitted or burned or if the porcelain is cracked . LUBRICATION Check the crankcase oil level before 1 . Make sure the spark plug is clean . starting the engine and after each five Clean the spark plug by carefully ( 5 ) hours of continuous use . See scraping the electrodes ( do not Figure 17 . Add S . A . E . 5W30 motor oil sand blast or use a wire brush ) . as needed . " 13ghten fill cap / dipstick se - 2 . Check the spark plug gap with a curely each time you check the oil lev - feeler gauge and reset gap to 0,30 " el . if necessary . See Figure 18 . Oil Fill Cap / Dipstick 3 . Before installing the spark plug , coat the threads lightly with oil for easy removal . Tighten the spark plug to a torque of 15 foot - pounds . Feeler Gauge 0.030 " Figure 17 Change the oil every twenty - five ( 25 ) hours or at least once a year if the Spark Plug snow thrower is not used for twenty - Figure 18 five ( 25 ) hours . F - 001087J 19 Page: 20

raise the adjustable skids . Tighten nect the spark plug wire and the mounting nuts . See Figure 19 . _ lb ARNING : Always discon - place it where it cannot NOTE : For rocky or uneven surfaces , make contact with spark plug to pre - raise the front of the snow thrower by vent accidental starting when mak - moving the skids down . ing any adjustments or repairs . maintain proper ground , _ WARNING : Be certain ttoicular clearance for your par TO ADJUST SKID HEIGHT area to be cleared . Objects such as This snow thrower is equipped with two gravel , rocks or other debris , if height adjustment skids , located on struck by the impeller , may be the outside of the auger housing . See thrown with sufficient force to cause Figure 19 . personal injury , property damage or These skids elevate the front of the damage to the snow thrower . snow thrower . TO ADJUST SCRAPER BAR Mountinq Nuts After considerable use , the metal scrap - er bar will have a definite wear pattern . The scraper bar in conjunction with the skids should always be adjusted to al - low 1 / 8 " between the scraper bar and the sidewalk or area to be cleaned . 1 . Position the snow thrower on a level Auger Housing Height Adjust Skid surface . Figure 19 . Make sure both tires are equally in - flated . Proper tire pressure is 14 to For normal hard surfaces , such as a 17 PSI . See side of tire for maxi - paved driveway or walk , adjust the mum inflation . Do not exceed side - skids as follows . wall maximum pressure on tire . 1 . Position the snow thrower on a level 3 . Loosen the carriage bolts and nuts surface . securing the scraper bar to the au - 2 . Make sure both tires are equally in - ger housing . flated . Proper tire pressure is 14 to 4 . Adjust the scraper bar to the proper 17 PSI . See side of tire for maxi - position . mum inflation . Do not exceed side - wall maximum pressure on tire . 5 . Tighten the carriage bolts and nuts , making sure that the scraper bar is 3 . Place the extra shear bolts supplied parallel with the working surface . ( found in parts bag ) under each end of the scraper bar next to the . For extended operation , the scraper adjustable skids . bar may be reversed . If the scraper 4 . Loosen the mounting nuts that hold bar must be replaced due to wear , the adjustable skids . To bring the remove the carriage bolts and nuts front of the snow thrower down , and install a new scraper bar . F - 001087J 20 Page: 21

HOW TO CHECK AND ADJUST Spring , THE CABLES Square End The cables are adjusted at the factory Locknut and no adjustment should be neces - sary . If the cables have become stretched or are sagging adjustment will be necessary . To check for correct adjustment , discon - = = _ Figure 21 nect the Z - fitting at the drive lever , move the drive lever to the full forward 5 . Pull the cable back through the position , just contacting the plastic spring and connect the cable . Do bumper . The control cables are cor - the same for the other drive lever rectly adjusted when the center of the cable , if needed . " Z " fitting is between the center and NOTE : Whenever the traction drive or top of the hole in the drive lever and auger belts are adjusted or replaced , there in no droop in the cable . See the cables will need to be adjusted . Figure 20 . TO ADJUST BELTS Drive Lever Belts stretch during normal use . If you need to adjust the belts due to wear or stretch , proceed as follows : How To Adjust The Auger Drive Belt if your snow thrower will not discharge snow , check the control cable adjust - ment . If it is correct , then check the condition of the auger drive belt . It may be loose or damaged . If it is damaged , replace it , See To Replace Belts para - graph in this section . If the auger drive belt is loose , adjust as follows : Figure 20 1 . Disconnect the spark plug wire . 2 . Remove the belt cover . See . Remove gas from gas tank . Stand snow thrower on end . Figure 22 . 2 . Disconnect the " Z " fitting from drive lever . 3 . Pull spring cover up to expose Belt Cover spring . Push the cable through the spring to expose the threaded por - Flatwasher tion of the cable . See Figure 21 . . Hold the square end of the threaded portion with pliers and ad - just the Iocknut in or out until the excess slack is removed . Self Tapping Screw Figure 22 F - 001087J 21 Page: 22

. 4 . Pull the traction drive idler pulley Remove the old auger drive belt . away from the traction drive belt . Replace the auger drive belt with See Figure 26 . an original factory replacement belt available from an authorized service Traction Drive Belt center . Auger Drive Belt 9 . Install the new auger drive belt onto the auger drive pulley and Traction Belt Guide onto the drive pulley . Drive Pulley 10 . Adjust the auger drive belt . See " How To Adjust The Auger Drive eAuger Driv Belt " in the Service And Adjustment section . Pulley Traction 11 . Adjust the belt guide . See " How To Auger Drive Idler Adjust The Belt Guide " in the Ser - Idler Pulley vice And Adjustment section . Pulley 12 . Install the bolts on each side of the motor mount frame . See Engine Pulley Figure 26 Figure 25 . . Remove the old traction drive belt from the traction drive pulley and 13 . Tighter _ the bolts on each side of from the en ine pulley . Replace the the motor mount frame . traction drive belt with an original 14 . Install the belt cover . Tighten the factory replacement belt available screw . See Figure 22 . from an authorized service center . . Install the new traction drive belt 15 . Check the adjustment of the cables . See " How To Check And Adjust The onto the traction drive pulley and Cables " in the Service And Adjust - onto the engine pulley . ment section . Make sure the traction drive idler . pulley is properly aligned with the 16 . Connect the spark plug wire . traction drive belt . . How To Remove the Traction Drive Install and adjust the auger drive Belt belt . See " How To Remove The Au - ger Drive Belt " in the Service And If the snow thrower will not move for - Adjustment section . ward , check the traction drive belt for g . Adjust the belt guide . See " How To wear or damage . If the traction drive Adjust The Belt Guide " in the Ser - belt is worn or damaged , replace the vice And Adjustment section . belt as follows . 10 . Install the bolts on each side of the 1 . Remove the gas from the gas tank . motor mount frame . See Figure 25 . Stand the snow thrower up on the 11 . 13ghten the bolts on each side of the front end of the auger housing . motor mount frame . 12 . Install the belt cover . Tighten screw . outdoors , away from fire or , _ WARNING : Drain the gasoline See Figure 22 . flame . 13 . Check the adjustment of the cables . 2 , Disconnect the spark plug wire . See " How To Check And Adjust The Cables " in the Service And Adjust - 3 . Remove the auger drive belt . See ment section . " How To Remove The Auger Drive Belt " in the Maintenance section . 14 . Connect the spark plug wire . 23 F - 001087J Page: 24

HOW TO ADJUST THE BELT GUIDE WARNING : Drain the gasoline outdoors , away from fire or A 1 . Disconnect spark plug wire , flame . 2 . Remove the screw . Remove the 2 . Disconnect the spark plug wire . belt cover . See Figure 22 . 3 . Remove the bolts on each side of 3 . Engage the auger drive lever . the bottom panel . See Figure 28 . 4 . Loosen the bolts on each side of 4 . Measure the distance between the the bottom panel . belt guide and auger drive belt . The correct distance is 1 / 8 inch 5 . Remove the bottom panel . ( 3.175 mm ) . See Figure 27 . Remove Top Bolt ( each side ) _ Belt Guide Mount . . . . - - - - _ Frame I _ _ Auger Loosen bottom o ( Each Side ) Figure 28 Figure 27 6 . Position the shift speed lever in the first forward gear . . If an adjustment is necessary , loos - 7 . Note the position of the friction en the mounting bolt for the belt wheel on the disc , drive plate ( See guide . Move the belt guide to the Figure 29 ) . In the correct position , correct position . Tighten the the right outer side of the disc drive mounting bolt for the belt guide . plate must be three inches 6 . Install the belt cover . Tighten the ( 7.62cm . ) from the center of the screw . See Figure 22 . friction wheel . If the friction wheel is not in the correct position , adjust 7 . Connect the spark plug wire . as follows . Friction HOW TO ADJUST OR REPLACE Wheel THE FRICTION WHEEL Drive Plate How To Check The Friction Wheel If the snow thrower will not move for - ward , check the traction drive belt , the traction drive cable or the friction wheel . If the friction wheel is worn or damaged , it must be replaced . See " How To Re - place the Friction Wheel " in this section . \ If the friction wheel is not worn or dam - Figure 29 aged , check as follows . How To Adjust The Friction Wheel 1 . Remove the gas from the gas tank . 1 , Loosen the bolts on the speed Stand the snow thrower up on the control rod to optain the correct front end of the auger housing . 24 F - 001087J Page: 25

position for the friction wheel . See Friction Wh Figure 30 . Hub II Bolt Loosen Bolts Hex Nut Shaft Lev ( Figure 31 7 . Remove the four bolts that hold the bearing plates on each side of the hex shaft . See Figure 32 . NOTE : Take special note of the Figure 30 position of the washers and retain - ing ring on the hex shaft and the 2 . Install the bottom panel . See sprocket assembly . Figure 28 . Friction Wheel Hex Shaft 3 . Tighten the bolts on each side of the bottom panel . 4 . Install the bolts on each side of the bottom panel . Bearing _ g Plate Plate How To Replace The Friction Wheel If the friction wheel is worn or damaged , the snow thrower will not move forward . The friction wheel must be replaced as follows . Figure 32 1 . Remove the gas from the gas tank . 8 . Remove the bearing plate from the Stand the snow thrower up on the right side . Do not remove the hex front end of the auger housing . shaft . Leave the hex shaft in posi - tion . Carefully raise hex shaft just outdoors , away from fire or enough to allow the friction wheel _ IL ARNING : Drain the gasoline flame . to be removed . 9 . Remove the friction wheel from the 2 . Disconnect the spark plug wire . hub . Slip the friction wheel toward the right off the hex shaft . See 3 . Remove the top bolts on each side Figure 31 . of the bottom panel . See 10 . Assemble the new friction wheel Figure 28 . onto hub with the fasteners re - 4 . Loosen the bottom bolts on each moved earlier . side of the bottom panel . 11 . Install the bearing plate onto the right side . Make sure the hex shaft 5 . Remove the bottom panel . is engaged with both bearing 6 . Remove the three fasteners that plates and that the washers and re - hold the friction wheel to the hub . taining ring are installed in the origi - See Figure 31 . nal position . See Figure 32 . F - 001087J 25 Page: 26

12 . Fastenthe bearing plates using the four bolts removed earlier . _ ar Pin 13 . Make sure the hex shaft turns free - ly . _ - " P ! spalcer 14 . Check the adjustment of the friction wheel . See " How To Adjust The Friction Wheel " in this section . 15 . Make sure the friction wheel and the _ F igure 33 disc drive plate are free from grease or oi ! . TO ADJUST THE CARBURETOR 16 . Install the bottom panel . See If you think your carburetor needs ad - Figure 28 . justing , see your nearest Craftsman Store . Engine performance should not 17 . Tighten the bottom bolts on each be affected at altitudes up to 7,000 feet . side of the bottom panel . For operation at higher elevations , con - 18 . Install the top bolts on each side of tact your nearest Craftsman Store . the bottom panel . IMPORTANT : Never tamper with the 19 . Correct the spark plug wire . engine governor , which is factory set for proper engine speed . Over - speeding the engine above the factory high HOW TO REPLACE THE AUGER speed setting can be dangerous . If you SHEAR BOLT think the engine - governed high speed The augers are secured to the auger shaft needs adjusting , contact your nearest with special shear bolts . These shear bolts Craftsman Store , which has the proper are designed to break and protect the ma - equipment and experience to make any chine if an object becomes lodged in the au - necessary adjustments . ger housing . Do not use a harder bolt as the protection provided by the shear bolt will be TO ADJUST OR REPLACE THE lost . SPARK PLUG NOTE : This spark ignition system protect the machine , use only _ ARNING : For safety and to meets all requirements of the Canadian original equipment shear bolts . Interference - Causing Equipment Regu - lations . To replace a broken shear bolt , proceed NOTE : This engine complies with all as follows . Extra shear bolts were pro - current Australian and New Zealand vided in the assembly parts bag . limitations regarding electromagnetic interference . 1 . Move the throttle control to the stop If you have difficulty starting the snow position . Disengage all controls . thrower , adjust or replace the spark 2 . Disconnect the spark plug wire . plug . Replace the spark plug is the Make sure all moving parts have electrodes are pitted or bumed or if the stopped . porcelain is cracked . Follow the instruc - tions below . , Align the hole in the auger with the hole in the auger shaft , install the To adjust : new shear pin and spacer . See 1 . Clean spark plug by carefully Figure 33 . scraping the electrodes ( Do not 4 . Connect the spark plug wire . sand blast or use a wire brush ) . F - 001087J 26 Page: 27

. To remove gasoline , run the engine snow thrower indoors or in until the fuel tank is empty and the _ ARNING : Never store your an enclosed , poorly venti - engine stops . lated area . If gasoline remains in the . If you do not remove the gasoline , tank , fumes may reach an open use fuel stabilizer supplied with unit flame , spark or pilot light from a fur - or purchase Craftsman Fuel Stabi - nace , water heater , clothes dryer , lizer No . 3550 . Add fuel stabilizer to cigarette , etc . any gasoline left in the tank to mini - NOTE : To prevent engine damage ( hifan mize gum deposits and acids . If the snow thrower is not used for more t fuel tank is almost empty , mix stabi - 30 days ) follow the steps below . lizer with fresh gasoline in a sepa - rate container and add some to the SNOW THROWER fuel tank . 1 . Thoroughly clean the snow thrower . . Always follow the instruction on the 2 . Lubricate all lubrication points . See stabilizer container . After the stabi - the Maintenance section . lizer is added to the fuel tank , run , Be sure that all nuts , bolts and the engine at least ten minutes to allow the mixture to reach the car - screws are securely fastened . In - buretor . spect all visible moving parts for damage , breakage and wear . Re - . Change the engine oil . place if necessary . 5 . Lubricate the piston / cylinder area . 4 . Touch up all rusted or chipped paint First , remove the spark plug and surfaces ; sand lightly before paint - squirt a few drops of clean engine ing . oil into the spark plug hole . Next , . Cover the bare metal parts of the cover the spark plug hole with a rag blower housing auger and the im - to absorb oil spray . Then , pull two or peller with rust preventative , such three times on the recoil starter rope as a spray lubricant . to rotate the engine . Finally , install NOTE : A yearly checkup or tune - up by the spark plug and attach the spark a Sears service center is a good way of plug wire . ensuring that your snow thrower will provide maximum performance for the next season . OTHER 1 . If possible , store your snow thrower ENGINE indoors and cover it to give protec - tion from dust and dirt . line outdoors , away from _ ARNING : Drain the gaso - 2 . If the machine must be stored out - fire or flame . doors , block up the snow thrower to Gasoline must be removed or treated to be sure the entire machine is off the prevent gum deposits from forming in ground . the fuel tank , filter , hose , and carburetor 3 . Cover the snow thrower with a suit - during storage . Also , during storage al - cohol blended gasoline that uses etha - able protective cover that does not nol or methanol ( sometimes called retain moisture . Do not use plastic . gasohol ) attracts water . It acts on the IMPORTANT : Never cover snow gasoline to form acids which damage thrower while engine and exhaust areas the engine . are still warm . F - 001087J 28 Page: 29